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amuse

verb

make (somebody) laugh

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
MU
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈmjuːz

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. make (somebody) laugh

    “The clown amused the children”

verb

  1. occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

    “The play amused the ladies”

In context

Example Sentences

The clown amused the children
The play amused the ladies

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